Game of the Year 2010...

[Wools]

On this topic, has the Site compiled the 2009 feature yet? We're already bringing up 2010!

At the moment the only game that I can consider for 2010 game of the year is Mass Effect 2. It righted all major wrongs of the original and introduced some great new characters. Bioware also successfully changed the pace of the game whilst keeping the deep and rewarding RPG mechanics. Mass Effect 1 was a journey of discovery and the story was uncovered in a fairly slow and explorative manner.

Mass Effect 2 is a tonal shift in atmosphere that reminds me of the difference between the Films Alien & Aliens. The sense of urgency is prevalent throughout Mass Effect 2 and characters live and die with little time for reflection. No game has done this so well since Majoras Mask and along with all the other additions and refinements, it's my game of the year thus far.

As for other contenders, I haven't played enough of Red Dead Redemption or Alan Wake to pass judgment on them yet. Likewise I can't vouch for the quality of No More Heroes 2 or Super Mario Galaxy 2 as I still have yet to play them. Aside from that lot, a mention must go to the brilliant After Burner Climax but that's a port of a long since released game!

Off the top of my head, later in the year we have Halo Reach, Tomb Raider Guardian of Light, Fable III and a host of unannounced games that'll get revealed at E3 this month. Also we may see GT5, Last Guardian and Arkham 2 in 2010 so my vote for Mass Effect 2 is not guaranteed yet!

[Charlie]

At this midway point in the year I'd say Bayonetta, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and Red Dead Redemption. In that order.

Should point out though that the only other (retail) game I bought this year is Mass Effect 2 so I have very little 2010 material to contast and compare with. At any rate, come December 31st I fully expect Mario Galaxy 2 and Fable III to top the list.

[charlesr]

On this topic, has the Site compiled the 2009 feature yet?

Yep, uploading very soon.

[MisterBubbles]

Maybe this time next year we may have them, LOL , luckily you asked wools cause i was gonna post on it, and charles knew cause i only asked him at the weekend, where was 2009 GOTY.

[Number45]

It had already been asked and answered in this very thread you know.

[Welrain]

No doubt in my mind -----> MASS EFFECT 2

[Wools]

Yep, uploading very soon.

I'm looking forward to it.

Although I did not vote for it, I'm guessing Uncharted 2 was a strong contender.

[Eps]

Of games I've played:

Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Mass Effect 2.
VVVVVV.

In that order.

[charlesr]

I haven't played much this year - a few indie games and continuing with CoD6 from last year at the cost of this year's games.

Of what I have played, Deadly Premonition and Red Dead Redemption stand out, with Deadly Premonition easily taking my GOTY spot.

[Skull Commander]

This year for me so far has been Blazblue, Super Street Fighter 4, Bayonetta and Darksiders, with Street Fighter been my favorite game by far, possibily followed by Bayonetta.

[Flabio]

Mass Effect 2 for me so far. Was Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes this year over here? That would be a close second if it was.

[CrispyXUK]

Galaxy 2, by a long way.

[spagmasterswift]

Bayonetta is for me the one to beat this year, so far I've also enjoyed the on-line Battlefield Bad Company 2 games (didn't get on with the single player) and all the surprises that Lost Planet 2 is packed with.

['Press Start']

For me it is a toss up between Mass Effect 2 and Darksiders.

Darksiders was just old skool style action with amazing voice acting and great gameplay. Throw 'metriod style' come back when you have this power and classic zelda dungeon gameplay and you have me hooked!

Mass Effect 2 for the epic story and immersive world. Combat was great too! the game felt so sinister and as said previously you felt pressure to win.

Shout outs to Bayonetta, Demon Souls (late to the party), Heavy Rain (gripped me by the throat this game)

I have a feeling Mario might become my GOTY though.....only 1 week till percy release!